Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business operating within the industrial process, energy and cryogenic technology sectors. Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you will play a key role in transforming process designs into practical mechanical solutions for manufacture and delivery to customers worldwide.

This position would suit a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate through to an engineer with a few years of industry experience looking to develop their technical expertise within a highly specialised engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs from process engineering specifications.
• Produce 2D engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
• Create 3D models and assemblies using Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Design heat exchangers, piping systems, valves and associated mechanical equipment.
• Generate manufacturing and assembly drawings for production.
• Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Assist with structural design of skids, pipework and supporting structures.
• Prepare and update P&IDs and occasional basic electrical drawings.
• Support material selection, equipment sourcing and project costing activities.
• Ensure designs meet quality, inspection and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and commercial teams on product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with AutoCAD and 3D CAD software such as Inventor or SolidWorks.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable but not essential:

• Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• Experience of pressure vessel design.
• Understanding of electrical schematics and P&IDs.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, process engineering, energy, LNG, cryogenic or industrial equipment sectors.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on specialist engineering projects with global applications.
• Exposure to innovative mechanical and thermal design challenges.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering team.
• Excellent development opportunities for graduates and early-career engineers.
• Long-term career progression within a growing international engineering business.

Interested?

If you're a Mechanical Engineer looking to develop your career within a technically advanced engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.